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by TRAZZELL
Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: iPad Navigation article in this month's mag.
Replies: 6
Views: 5748

Re: iPad Navigation article in this month's mag.

The article didn't appear to mention that the Aware software is also available for the iPad. I use an iPad mini with a GNS1000 bluetooth GPS and the Aware southern England chart (cost £24.99) which seems to work well as a basic cross check/backup to the paper chart, watch and Mk1 eyeball. Tony Razzell
by TRAZZELL
Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: What is a good workshop?
Replies: 16
Views: 21247

Re: What is a good workshop?

Just bought Menestrel II plans from Monsieur Nicollier in France, and have discovered a shortage of 20cm in my workshop (7.6m clear length, wingspan 7.8m). I guess I'll be creating a temporary extension in due course!
Tony Razzell
by TRAZZELL
Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Composite flat tailspring
Replies: 3
Views: 2769

Re: Composite flat tailspring

I wonder whether laminating a viscoelastic material such as a soft rubber could dampen out bounces?
Tony Razzell
by TRAZZELL
Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: Aircraft Design - General
Topic: LAA Mag article 'Staying Attached'
Replies: 13
Views: 37450

staying attached

Very interesting article in the magazine. I (like Colin) am interested in the technical and design side. One thing that struck me was whether the structural efficiency of the style of wing attachment in the article is better or worse than type of attachment when the two ends of the spar cross over a...